Here is a quick way to get the table on the same page before a gaming session, which is essential for story games! http://proleary.com/2016/04/25/the-cats-method-a-story-telling-game-opening-ritual/
http://proleary.com/2016/04/25/the-cats-method-a-story-telling-game-opening-ritual
I like that a lot! I have usually done something along those lines when I start a game. It’s helpful to have a codified procedure.
I like that a lot! I have usually done something along those lines when I start a game. It’s helpful to have a codified procedure.
Love this opening ritual, seems really good especially for longer “campaigns”. Allows you to start off the way you mean to continue 🙂 Also like the specificity of having multiple tracks for establishing the foundation, not just “this is a scary space story, don’t goof off”.
Love this opening ritual, seems really good especially for longer “campaigns”. Allows you to start off the way you mean to continue 🙂 Also like the specificity of having multiple tracks for establishing the foundation, not just “this is a scary space story, don’t goof off”.
I love that! I usually do something very similar to that as well. It helps to set the expectations for everyone and let’s everyone know I’m committed to the group, since I usually GM. Thanks for posting that!
I love that! I usually do something very similar to that as well. It helps to set the expectations for everyone and let’s everyone know I’m committed to the group, since I usually GM. Thanks for posting that!
Excellent advice. Also great domain.
Excellent advice. Also great domain.
Tagging Phil Vecchione, who is usually interested in meta stuff like this.
Tagging Phil Vecchione, who is usually interested in meta stuff like this.
Thanks all! I’m glad you like it. Most of us do these things anyway but I thought having a cute acronym would help make the process more efficient.
Thanks all! I’m glad you like it. Most of us do these things anyway but I thought having a cute acronym would help make the process more efficient.
I made a CATS document for an upcoming hangouts game.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PB-heTTBITORdmHjY3Gz3MtVkzbJlnODbIgGuNXlKDQ/edit?usp=sharing
I made a CATS document for an upcoming hangouts game.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PB-heTTBITORdmHjY3Gz3MtVkzbJlnODbIgGuNXlKDQ/edit?usp=sharing
Daniel Fowler NIce! This is exactly what I envisioned!
Daniel Fowler NIce! This is exactly what I envisioned!